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What Causes Pain In The Upper Abdomen?

I am 59 years old.female,And i have pain in my upper right side of my abdominal area which goes around to my back.the pain is unbearable at times ,the pain is constant.it flairs up.I thought it was just my back problem.but its very distinct.in my upper side.
Fri, 20 Jul 2018
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

This sounds alot like gallstones. Gallstone colics are often located just beneath the rib cage on the right side. Pain is often intermittent, and radiating to the back. It is however important to keep differential diagnoses in mind, e.g. pneumonia or a heart condition. I recommend you see a doctor. An ultrasound of your abdomen will reveal any gallstones.

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What Causes Pain In The Upper Abdomen?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. This sounds alot like gallstones. Gallstone colics are often located just beneath the rib cage on the right side. Pain is often intermittent, and radiating to the back. It is however important to keep differential diagnoses in mind, e.g. pneumonia or a heart condition. I recommend you see a doctor. An ultrasound of your abdomen will reveal any gallstones. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.